Croatia: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian onion and shallot market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +18.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Croatia

In value terms, onion and shallot production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 117% against the previous year. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Croatia expanded slightly to X tons per ha, growing by 3.7% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 65%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onions and shallots production in Croatia declined modestly to X ha, waning by -3.1% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 64%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Croatia

Onion and shallot exports from Croatia declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, reducing by -46.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 372% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Croatia, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +21.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-2.3% per year) and Serbia (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Croatia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia totaled +21.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+1.2% per year) and Serbia (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Croatia

Onion and shallot imports into Croatia expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, growing by 9.6% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +41.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +36.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Croatia, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Germany, Serbia, Spain, Slovenia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +34.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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